Strong’s H7143

קָרֵחַ

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Qareach

Pronunciation

kah-ray'-akh

Definition

Bald, baldhead

Meaning

Kareach

Usage

The term "Qareach" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe someone who is bald. It is often used in a literal sense to refer to the physical condition of having no hair on the scalp. The word can also carry a connotation of shame or disgrace in certain cultural contexts, as hair was often associated with strength and vitality in ancient Israelite society.

Bible references

2 Kings 25:23;Jeremiah 40:8;Jeremiah 40:13;Jeremiah 40:15;Jeremiah 40:16;Jeremiah 41:11;Jeremiah 41:13;Jeremiah 41:14;Jeremiah 41:16;Jeremiah 42:1;Jeremiah 42:8;Jeremiah 43:2;Jeremiah 43:4;Jeremiah 43:5